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Where Connection Creates Change
IWCA Convention
This three-day event brings together producers, exporters, importers, roasters, buyers, business owners, educators, advocates, and industry partners to share knowledge, examine current challenges, and build practical connections that support a more resilient coffee sector.
The convention is open to the public. You do not need to be an IWCA chapter member to attend. Women and men from across the coffee value chain are welcome.
Why It Matters
For over 20 years, IWCA has worked to expand women’s access to leadership, income, and opportunity within the coffee sector. This convention continues that work — uniting 36 IWCA Chapters and hundreds of allies who believe that empowering women transforms families, farms, and entire communities.
The IWCA Global Convention offers a rare opportunity to engage with diverse perspectives across the coffee value chain in one place. Attendees leave with:
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Practical insights they can apply in their own work or businesses
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Broader context on global coffee challenges and opportunities
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Meaningful professional relationships that extend beyond the event
What to Expect
Dates: May 12-14, 2026
Arrival Date: May 11
Overview of Convention Schedule
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IWCA 2026 Global Convention Schedule
Bali, Indonesia | May 12–14, 2026
Day 1 — Global Perspectives & Industry Dialogue
Tuesday, May 12
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Registration and welcome coffee
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Opening ceremony with local and industry leaders
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Keynote address on the current state of the coffee industry
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Panels and presentations on global challenges, market dynamics, sustainability, and leadership
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Extended lunch and networking
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Afternoon sessions and facilitated discussions
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Welcome reception and networking event
Day 2 — Leadership Summit & Knowledge Exchange
Wednesday, May 13
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Registration and morning coffee
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IWCA Leadership Summit
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Chapter presentations and regional perspectives
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Panels and workshops focused on best practices, governance, and capacity building
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Collaborative sessions and skill-building workshops
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Opportunities for peer learning and cross-chapter exchange
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Evening wrap-up and informal networking
Day 3 — Trade, Connection & Cupping
Thursday, May 14
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Trade show featuring IWCA chapters, sponsors, and industry partners
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International cupping sessions highlighting coffees from producing regions
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Exhibitor and sponsor engagement
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Final networking opportunities
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Closing cocktail and celebration
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Optional Coffee Farm Tours
Extend your time in Indonesia with an immersive coffee origin experience following the IWCA Global Convention. These guided trips offer rare access to farms, producers, and processing facilities, with opportunities to learn directly from the people shaping coffee at origin.
Each tour is thoughtfully curated in partnership with local hosts and reflects IWCA’s commitment to connection, learning, and shared understanding across the value chain.
Kintamani, Bali Belantih Farm | Arabica Coffee & Agroforestry
Belantih Farm | Arabica Coffee & Agroforestry
Stay close to Bali and explore coffee production in the volcanic highlands of Kintamani.
This one-day origin experience includes a visit to Belantih Farm, a family-owned coffee plantation supplying the local market and rooted in sustainable land stewardship.
Participants will learn about high-altitude Arabica production, agroforestry practices, and the realities of farming in a region shaped by both tourism and agriculture. Ideal for attendees with limited travel time who still want meaningful origin insight.Best for: First-time origin visitors, sustainability-focused professionals, Bali-based attendees
Duration: 1 day
Travel time: Approx. 3 hours from Sanur
$100 USD
Kintimani Origin Tour Schedule
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Activities (One-day Coffee Origin Tour) – 07.00-16.00 |
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Friday, 15 May 2026
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08.00- 10.30 Depart Bali Beach Hotel to Belantih Farm, Kintamani by Minibus 10.30- 14.30, Belantih Farm visit, including lunch. Brief introduction to Belantih Coffee Farm, a fourth-generation smallholder. Sharing their harvest story and make makes the farm unique. Coffee farming (tour the coffee plantation): •Scroll through the vibrant coffee plantation •Get a behind-the-scenes look at the coffee growing and harvesting techniques. •Understanding planted Arabica varieties •Seasonal factors and farm management Post-harvest processing: •Post-harvest wet and natural processing demonstration •Farm-level quality control •Sorting and grading techniques Greenbeans’ grading and cupping session: •Greenbeans assessment (defect identification) through a short green grading session •Guided cupping session to compare different processing methods and flavour profiles. •Tasting notes and quality assessment •Lunch and wrap-up: discussion and Q&A. • 15.00-17.30 Return to Bali Beach Hotel |
ORIGIN TRIP INCLUDES:
-Transport hotel to Kintamani
-4-hour program to coffee plantation tour and processing facility
LUNCH INCLUDED
$100 USD
TORAJA, SULAWESI | Rante Karua Toraja (Sulotco) Coffee Farm and Processing Facility
TORAJA, SULAWESI – Rante Karua Toraja (Sulotco) Coffee Farm and Processing Facility
Journey to the legendary coffee region of Toraja for a deeper look at Indonesian coffee production at scale. This multi-day trip includes visits to Sulotco, a major coffee farm and processing facility under PT Santos Jaya Abadi, part of the Kapal Api Group.
Participants will explore wet and dry processing, quality control, and export preparation while learning how large producers navigate global markets, labor, and sustainability challenges. The experience also offers cultural context unique to Toraja, known for its rich traditions and remote landscapes.
Best for: Buyers, roasters, traders, sustainability and supply-chain professionals
Duration: 3–4 days
Travel time: Flight plus extended overland travel
$500 USD
Rante Karua Toraja (Sulotco) Coffee Farm Tour Schedule
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Friday, 15 May 2026 |
07.00-08.25 Depart Denpasar to Makassar, South Sulawesi by JT (Lion Air) 09:30-17:00 Makasar to Bolokan Village, Tana Toraja District by Minibus.
Check-in hotel in Tana Toraja District. |
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Saturday, 16 May 2026 |
08.00-16:30 Trip to Sulotco Farm and processing facility, Bolokan village. •Coffee farm tour •Lunch at the plantation house •Processing facility tour (wet mill, drying, hulling) •Discussion session: farm operations & challenges •Professional cupping session 17:00- Stay at Sulotco Farm Guest House |
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Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
08:00-11:30. Program in Tana Toraja or back to Makassar •Toraja cultural tour (Option 1) • Makassar city tour (Option 2) – depart early to Makassar 13:00-21:00 Tana Toraja to Makassar (Option 1) 21:00- Overnight at Swissbell Hotel in Makassar |
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Monday, 18 May 26 |
14:25-15:45 Makassar – Denpasar by JT (Lion Air)
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$500 USD
ORIGIN TRIP INCLUDES:
-Flight
-Minibus
-Hotel in Tana Toraja
-Guesthouse
-Hotel Makassar
-Lunch/dinner and coffee break (3 days)
-Ticket to the tourist centers
-Bus to the airport
-Tour guide, parking, tips
CIWIDEY, BANDUNG District, WEST JAVA – GRAVFARM
Gravfarm | Heritage Coffee & Sustainable Systems
Travel to the highlands of West Java to visit Gravfarm, a producer of Java Arabica coffee known for heritage-based farming and sustainable land use. Established in 2005, Gravfarm blends traditional practices with modern quality standards.
This experience focuses on smallholder systems, post-harvest processing, and the balance between conservation and commercial viability. Ciwidey offers a cooler climate, scenic landscapes, and a strong connection between coffee, culture, and community.
Best for: Educators, sustainability advocates, small-roaster owners, origin-focused professionals
Duration: 3–4 days
Travel time: Approx. 8–10 hours from Bali (flight + ground)
$600 USD
Gravfarm Origin Tour Schedule
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Friday, 15 May 2026
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11.00-12.00 Flight QJ (Citilink) from Bali to Halim Airport, Jakarta 12.00-13.00 Lunch 13.00-14.00 Whoosh Train to Bandung – IDR 250,000 15.30-17.30 Welcoming Ceremony at Saung Angklung Udjo Cultural center, Dinner 18.30- Hotel Check-In (Bandung City) Free time
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Saturday, 16 May 2026
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07.00-08.00 Breakfast 08.00-09.30 Trip to Ciwidey- Bandung District 09.30-17.30 Tour to coffee and tea plantation in Patuha Mountain Lunch Gravfarm Factory 17.30-19.00 Return to Bandung 19.00- Dinner and free time |
$600 USD
ORIGIN TRIP INCLUDES:
- Flight
- Gravfarm trip
- Hotel 2 nights ( sharing 2 person/room) – 4 Star
- Whoosh train ticket
- Local transport (microbus)
- All local activities program
- 3-day lunch, dinner, and snack
- T-shirt and souvenir
- Tour guide, parking, tips
Venue: Bali Beach Hotel |Sanur, Indonesia
Set on the shores of Sanur, the Bali Beach Hotel offers the perfect backdrop for collaboration — where ocean breezes, open-air gathering spaces, and Balinese hospitality create an atmosphere of connection and renewal.
Jalan Hang Tuah, Sanur Kaja, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar – Bali, Indonesia 80227
+62 (361) 2012000
BOOK YOUR STAY
Bali Beach Hotel
Jalan Hang Tuah, Sanur Kaja, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar – Bali, Indonesia 80227
+62 (361) 2012000
Airport
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport
7539+67 Tuban, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
Join Us in Bali
Be part of this historic gathering — where global collaboration meets local impact.
Together, we’ll celebrate the legacy of IWCA and chart the path forward for women in coffee.
Keynote speakers | To Be Announced...
Convention Sponsors
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IWCA Global
IWCA Indonesia
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